Chamizal

geographical name Cha·mi·zal \ˌsha-mə-ˈzäl, ˌchä-mi-ˈsäl\

Definition of CHAMIZAL

tract of land 437 acres (177 hectares) on N bank of the Rio Grande formerly in El Paso, Texas; ceded to Mexico 1963 — see cordova island

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